Isanti County News

09/10/2026

When she was in college, Lori Lundquist studied to be a music teacher. Lundquist, who lives in North Branch, certainly has learned – and learned well. She turned that opening for a stage manager into a career that has spanned 40 years.

When she was in college, Lori Lundquist studied to be a music teacher.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Sorry it took so long, but we've got FREE stories on the Cambridge-Isanti football team's road victory and North Branch's tough home loss in OT from Friday night.

Cambridge-Isanti opened its 2026 football season with a road victory, while North Branch suffered an overtime loss in games played on Friday, Sept. 4.

09/05/2026

For subscribers: Su***de prevention can begin with something as simple as a community coming together. That is why the PICK'M Up Su***de Prevention Coalition will host an awareness run and walk in Mora on Sept. 19.

Su***de prevention can begin with something as simple as a community coming together — to remember those who have been lost, support those who are struggling, and help prevent future

09/04/2026

Here's a FREE look at the Braham and Rush City football teams' season-opening wins in games played on Thursday, Sept. 3. ...

The Rush City and Braham football teams both opened the 2026 season with victories.

09/03/2026

A Cambridge woman who obtained a $100,000 grant for a local foundation and then used nearly all of the funds for personal expenses, will spend six months in the Isanti County Jail.

A Cambridge woman who obtained a $100,000 grant for a local foundation and then used nearly all of the funds for personal expenses, will serve six months in the Isanti

09/03/2026

Read the local community events calendar for this week.

Ongoing on Fridays

08/31/2026

Cambridge City-Wide Garage Sale Day is Saturday, Sept. 19. Sign up now to get on the official garage sale map and listing. Call 763-271-6464 to place your ad!

08/30/2026

For subscribers: Steven Allen is stepping down after more than two decades as manager of the Isanti Redbirds.

The Isanti Redbirds carried a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning of their District 1B contest against Cold Springs on Saturday, Aug. 15.

08/25/2026

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue major improvements on Highway 65 between Cambridge and Braham, with construction now planned over two seasons. Originally planned for an early‑spring start, the project began in July.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue major improvements on Highway 65 between Cambridge and Braham, with construction now planned over two seasons. Originally planned for an early‑spring start, the